Whew—Kia has unveiled three new performance cars. Say hello to the EV3 GT, the EV4 GT, and the EV5 GT, and if you ask us, it’s the middle car that’s the most exciting.
Mainly because that middle car takes the shape of a punchy hot hatch. An electric hot hatch, of course, because 2026 and all that. But considering how good the South Korean carmaker is at this stuff, it’s news to be thankful for.
Kia Europe boss Soohang Chang says all three will “deliver an engaging, confidence-inspiring drive, combining the instant responsiveness of electric power with sporty character and all-purpose capability.”
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As such, the EV4 GT gets a 288hp (215kW) dual-motor AWD setup—194 horsies up front and 94 in the back—powered by an 81.4kWh battery. There’s “electronically controlled suspension” (read: active) along with GT-specific tuning, “improved cornering stability” and 20-inch wheels shod in fancy performance rubber.
Naturally, you’ll find a ‘GT’ drive mode that ‘harmonizes’ the power, steering, and suspension for greater ‘watch this’ shenanigans. It also borrows the quite excellent ‘virtual gear shift’ deployed to great effect in the EV6 GT and Top Gear Car of the Year Award-winning Ioniq 5 N.
You can get the EV4 GT either as a hatch or a ‘fast’ back, or get all of the same technical content in the EV3 GT. The EV5 GT, on the other hand, is the fast SUV, offering a bit more power (302hp) and a raft of exclusive GT-spec details.
“Our new electric Kia GT models prove that electrification can be emotional and resolute,” said Chang. “These GTs are crafted for those who seek the best of both worlds: excitement while embracing a future of responsible mobility.”
You’ll have to temper that responsible excitement for the time being, mind: prices have yet to be confirmed, and all three will be built later in 2026.
More photos of the 2026 Kia EV4 GT:
NOTE: This story first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
